Kumanjayi Walker: An avoidable death | The Case Of...

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*Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are advised a deceased person's name is used in this episode.* Kumanjayi Walker's death was avoidable – this was the Northern Territory Coroner's bombshell finding, delivered via livestream across Australia in July 2025. In this episode, Melissa Mackay explains how the Coroner, Elizabeth Armitage arrived at this finding, and talks through the key points in the Coroner's 680-page report, including the recommendations she's proposed to help prevent another unnecessary death in custody. For more on the Coroner's findings check out this article from Mel: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-13/nt-kumanjayi-walker-death-zachary-rolfe-police-shooting-inquest-/105517630. You can also read the full report from the NT Coroner here: https://agd.nt.gov.au/attorney-general-and-justice/courts/inquests-findings/kumanjayi-walker/files-exhibits-and-media/Inquest-into-the-death-of-Kumanjayi-Walker-2025-NTLC-8.pdf The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

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